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Examiner backs Redwood Apartments rezoning for 99 single‑story units with conditions
Summary
The hearing examiner recommended approval of a rezoning to D6 for Redwood Neighborhoods’ proposal for up to 99 single‑story multifamily units at Mooresville & Southport Roads, subject to commitments on unit cap, single‑story design and final site‑plan review by the administrator and Decatur Township Civic Council.
The hearing examiner recommended approval on June 11 of a rezoning to D6 for a Redwood Neighborhoods project that would allow up to 99 single‑story multifamily units on roughly 19–21 acres at the northeast corner of Mooresville and Southport roads.
Russell Brown of Clark Quinn presented the petition and said Redwood’s product is targeted to empty‑nesters and young professionals and that staff had indicated support so long as no variances were requested. Brown said Redwood agreed to commitments, including a 99‑unit cap, single‑story buildings with attached garages and private entries, and administrative final site‑plan review to ensure circulation and emergency access work.
Decatur Township Civic Council land‑use chair Pat Andrews and others opposed or sought stronger circulation and amenity commitments, asking for better on‑site pedestrian connectivity and for the emergency access design to be revisited. Staff supported the rezoning with the condition that the final site plan be submitted for administrator approval and that the petitioner coordinate pedestrian connectivity and a turn‑radius/DPW review.
The examiner recommended approval subject to the presented commitments and an added amendment requiring the final site plan be provided to the Decatur Township Civic Council so the council could offer comments before administrator sign‑off.
Sources: Testimony and staff report at the June 11 hearing.
